Finance & Operations Manager

About the Role

We are seeking a highly organized, financially minded professional to oversee the financial and administrative operations across several related entities, including a construction company, a service company, and a real estate portfolio. The role will initially emphasize day to day accounting and operational systems, with the potential to evolve into a Financial Controller position as the group grows. The ideal candidate brings strong QuickBooks expertise, a solid understanding of construction accounting and job costing, and a track record of building systems that enhance financial visibility and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Management: Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable across multiple companies; maintain accurate financial records and reconciliations in QuickBooks; process payroll and maintain employee time records; prepare monthly financial reports and analyses for ownership and the CPA; monitor cash flow and financial performance; assist with budgeting and financial planning.
• Construction Financial Tracking: Track job costs and project budgets; monitor job profitability and labor cost performance; assist with progress billing and client invoicing; maintain documentation for subcontractors, COIs, lien waivers, and compliance; work with project managers to ensure accurate cost tracking.
• Operations and Systems: Maintain organized project and financial records; improve accounting workflows and internal financial systems; support company leadership with operational reporting and analysis; coordinate with project managers, vendors, and subcontractors.
• CPA and Compliance: Work closely with the company’s CPA to maintain accurate books; prepare records for month-end and year-end accounting; ensure compliance with payroll, tax, and regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience
• Strong QuickBooks experience (required)
• Construction industry accounting experience (required)
• Experience with job costing and project accounting
• Strong Excel and financial reporting skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities across several companies

Preferred Experience

• Buildertrend or similar construction management software
• Experience managing accounting for multiple entities
• Familiarity with subcontractor compliance documentation (W-9s, COIs, lien waivers)

What We Are Looking For

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building organized systems, improving financial processes, and helping a growing company make better financial decisions. It is designed for someone who wants to grow into a Financial Controller role and take ownership of the financial operations of the business.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, full-time.

Location

Morehead City, NC 28557. This is an in person role located on site.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits: Paid time off

Application Instructions

Please include a brief message describing the following:

• Your QuickBooks experience
• Your construction accounting or job costing experience
• Your experience preparing financial reports

Applications without this information may not be considered.

Application Questions

• Are you located within commuting distance of Morehead City, NC?
• Briefly describe your experience with job costing in a construction company.

Experience (Required)

• Construction administrative: 3 years
• QuickBooks: 3 years

Work Location

In person